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Brompton Bicycle Recalls Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Reported: December 21, 2017 Initiated: December 21, 2017 #18074

Product Description

This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.

Reason for Recall

The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.

Details

Units Affected
About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Folding Brompton bicycles with "Brompton" printed on the bicycle's frame. Only bicycles with serial numbers 1403284144 to 1705150001 (manufactured from April 2014 through May 2017) are included in the recall. The serial number is printed on a curved plate or sticker, applied to the rear of the seat tube. If the barcode sticker on the bike is faded or rubbed off, submit the six digit frame number stamped into the metal plate behind the bottom bracket and seat tube via email to support@brompton.com to receive the correlating serial number.. Units affected: About 8,400 (In addition, about 1,300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The bicycle's bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer for free installation of a new bottom bracket cartridge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 21, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18074.